Millers celebrate 60 years

September 15, 2012

Robert L. and Thelma Miller of Somerset are celebrating 60 years of marriage. The couple was married Sept. 12 1952 at the Friedens Lutheran Church by the Rev. Arthur Yeagy.

Born in Friedens, the former Thelma Mae Pile is the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Carver) Pile. Born in Middlecreek Township, Robert is the son of the late William Edward and Victoria (Dunmeyer) Miller.

The couple lived in Friedens as newlyweds and have 18 years at their present home in Somerset. Both are members of Friedens Lutheran Church. Both are members of the Retirees Group and Bob was a former church council member.

Robert is a member of Exxon Annuitant Club, Somerset Masonic Temple and Harrisburg Consistory. Thelma is past president of Somerset County Educational Secretaries, and a longtime member of Friedens Mother's Club.

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Robert was employed for 34 years at Exxon on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and was a union representative for Exxon.

Thelma was the secretary for the Somerset Area High School principal and also worked as a secretary at various local businesses. Both are retired.

The couple has four children: Sally, married to Bruce Whiteman, Hollywood, Md.; Melanie, married to William McVeagh, Flourtown; Mark, married to Pamela Keeney, Somerset and Jane of Pittsburgh. There are seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.

Robert enjoys golf, walking, swimming, exercising and is a sports fan. Thelma enjoys antiques, auctions, reading, baking and yard sales. Both enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

A family dinner was held Sept. 2 at the Oakbrook Restaurant, Davidsville.